what does disperse mean?
DISPERSE as VERB
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- break up kidney stones
- disperse particles
Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- cause to become widely known
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- spread information
- circulate a rumor
- broadcast the news
Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
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- He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- move away from each other
Synonym(s)
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- The crowds dispersed
- The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- to cause to separate and go in different directions
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- She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
Hypernyms(s) disperse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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